Gryazovets, Russia
Грязовец
Gryazovets is a town of 16,133 people in Vologda Oblast, Russia.
Why visit Gryazovets
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Краеведческий музей г.Грязовца.
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About Gryazovets
Gryazovets (Russian: Гря́зовец) is a town and the administrative center of Gryazovetsky District in Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the Rzhavka River, 47 kilometers (29 mi) south of Vologda, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 15,528 (2010 census); 16,172 (2002 census); 16,424 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Gryazovets (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Краеведческий музей г.Грязовца
Museum
Музей открылся в 1978 г. Природа и животный мир. ВОВ. XVII - нач.XIX.
67 улица Карла Маркса
We-Su 10:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
History
The first mention of Gryazovets dates back to 1538, when it was described as a settlement dependent on the Korniliyevo-Komelsky Monastery. The settlement was chartered on January 25, 1780, when it became the seat of Gryazovetsky Uyezd of Vologda Viceroyalty. The viceroyalty was abolished in 1796 and its part which included Gryazovetsky Uyezd became Vologda Governorate.
Throughout the 19th century, the population of Gryazovets varied between two and three thousand, most of whom were employed in agriculture. The most common industry was dyeing. In 1872, the railway connecting Yaroslavl and Vologda was built, and a railway station was open in Gryazovets, facilitating the development of the trade.
On August 7, 1924, Gryazovetsky Uyezd was abolished and the territory was included into Vologodsky Uyezd. On July 15, 1929, several governorates, including Vologda Governorate, were merged into Northern Krai, the uyezds were abolished, and Gryazovets became the administrative center of the newly established Gryazovetsky District.
From the History section of Gryazovets on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Крестовоздвиженская церковь
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.7 km
92 улица Карла Маркса, Грязовец
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare8
Map of Gryazovets
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Getting there and nearby towns
Vologda Airport (VGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 48 km away.
- Kukoboy 28 km southwest, about 28 min by car
- Vologda 44 km northwest, about 44 min by car
- Vokhtoga 47 km east, about 47 min by car
- Prechistoye 51 km south, about 51 min by car
- Molochnoye 56 km northwest, about 56 min by car
- Lyubim 63 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Sokol 65 km north, about 1 h by car
- Kadnikov 69 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Shuyskoye 71 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Danilov 77 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Дом Пылаева, дом Гудкова, Авгур, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Крестовоздвиженская церковь 2а, 46yuri46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Дом на Ленина 49, 46yuri46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Жилой дом 1а, 46yuri46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Дом Пылаева, 46yuri46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Крестовоздвиженская церковь 1а, 46yuri46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Дом на Ленина 48, 46yuri46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RZD Gryazovec 2022-05, Svetlov Artem, CC0
- Грязовец водонапорная башня, Svetlov Artem, CC0
- RZD Gryazovec 2022-05 2, Svetlov Artem, CC0
- Грязовец - ЖД Вокзал - 2010 - panoramio, Maxim Nedashkovskiy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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